Best new international theme park rides for 2013

Caption13) Gardaland - Raptor: Genetix

Gardaland

Italy's Gardaland plans to release a series of five online animated web-comics as year-long tease to a possible new attraction called Raptor: Genetix. Ride speculation centers on a companion attraction to the Raptor wing coaster that incorporates a similar creature and egg back story....

Italy's Gardaland plans to release a series of five online animated web-comics as year-long tease to a possible new attraction called Raptor: Genetix. Ride speculation centers on a companion attraction to the Raptor wing coaster that incorporates a similar creature and egg back story.... (Gardaland)

Walibi Belgium plans to reopen the Turbine with new Gerstlauer trains after the steel coaster was closed in 2009 due to noise concerns. The looping Schwarzkopf shuttle coaster, which was partially enclosed in 1999, will see both end spike tracks enclosed in sound insulation tubes to reduce...

Walibi Belgium plans to reopen the Turbine with new Gerstlauer trains after the steel coaster was closed in 2009 due to noise concerns. The looping Schwarzkopf shuttle coaster, which was partially enclosed in 1999, will see both end spike tracks enclosed in sound insulation tubes to reduce... (Walibi Belgium)

Universal Studios Singapore has announced plans to add three new attractions in 2013, including a wacky and humorous Sesame Street dark ride in the New York Street section of theme park. The second attraction is also expected to be unique to the park with the third a copy from a sister park.

Universal Studios Singapore has announced plans to add three new attractions in 2013, including a wacky and humorous Sesame Street dark ride in the New York Street section of theme park. The second attraction is also expected to be unique to the park with the third a copy from a sister park. (Universal Studios Singapore)

The new wooden coaster will be the centerpiece of Happy Valley Tianjin, part of a chain of theme parks in China. Gravity Group previously teamed with Martin & Vleminckx Amusement to build a dueling wooden coaster at Happy Valley Wuhan (shown).

The new wooden coaster will be the centerpiece of Happy Valley Tianjin, part of a chain of theme parks in China. Gravity Group previously teamed with Martin & Vleminckx Amusement to build a dueling wooden coaster at Happy Valley Wuhan (shown). (Gravity Group)

Let's take a closer look at the new attractions coming to theme parks around the world in 2013, including a number of new parks planned for Asia and several major attractions in the works for Europe. Here's our Top 13 for 2013: